CREAM HORNS COOKIES (LADY LOCKS)

These Cream Horns (Lady Locks) are a must-have cookie recipe for my family. The flaky crust and creamy filling make them irresistible!

Author: Inspired by Charm

INGREDIENTS

2 cups 4 sticks unsalted butter, softened

2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (Crisco)

1 tablespoon sugar

2 egg yolks

1 cup cold water

4 1/2 cups flour

Clothespins wrapped in foil or lady lock molds

Filling:

2 cups milk

1/3 cup flour

1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

1 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

4 cups confectioners' sugar

Additional confectioners' sugar for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the butter, vegetable shortening, and sugar for about 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Then mix in the egg yolks. Finally, mix in the flour and water until combined. Chill dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.